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United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
A satellite to demonstrate new technology for missile detection early wanring systems. Used in later operation capacities.
Height 38.70 Meters
Max Stages 2
Mass To GTO 1842 kg
Liftoff Thrust 0 kN
Diameter 2.40 Meters
Mass To LEO 5959 kg
Liftoff Mass 0 Tonnes
Launch Success 17
Consecutive Success 17
Maiden Flight 1997-05-05
Launch Failures 0